Great acting, bad writing
I'll start by saying that the cast and chemistry are really great and directing is good too. JoongDunk especially stood out to me, and I ended up being a lot more interested in their couple than the main one. There are some genuinely enjoyable scenes interspersed throughout the series and the plot had a lot of potential. However, the writing did not live up to it. The story is constantly interrupted by loooooong sequences of cheesy filler which would be better suited to a romcom, and the emotional weight of the story was badly undermined as a result. Half the time the show wanted to be this hardcore, sexy drama and the other half of it was just bubblegum fluff. That would have been fine if handled correctly but I just felt like I was watching two different shows at the same time. I wanted so badly to care about these characters but it was difficult to do with the writing being what it was. I enjoyed the idea of them more than the execution.That being said, I will most likely still go back to rewatch the scenes I did like because the acting is worth it, but I will definitely not watch the whole thing again. Even on my first watch, I ended up fast-forwarding a lot. If you're here for plot, find a different show. If you're here for mostly fluff and/or smut, with some drama in between, you'll probably like this.
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Then they complain that the series do not do it the same as in the books, give the deserved value to this first chapter. And I hope they evaluate the whole series well, because they do it with a lot of love for their fans, and if they don't like it don't watch it, it's very simple. If they criticize a series so much for its scenes, don't watch it and that's it, it is understood that not everyone will like it but let others enjoy it. Up with the FirstKhao and the JoongDunk and down with the haters who have nothing to do.Was this review helpful to you?
I LOVE ITT
Ah, you’re referring to the Heart Killers series featuring First and Khaotung! Here’s a review tailored for that:Series Review: Heart Killers (First & Khaotung)
The Heart Killers series starring First and Khaotung is a breathtaking blend of drama, romance, and psychological intrigue that leaves viewers utterly captivated. From the very first episode, the chemistry between First and Khaotung is electric, pulling you into a story where love and danger intertwine seamlessly.
What makes this series stand out is its ability to balance thrilling suspense with deeply emotional moments. The plot is layered with twists and turns that keep you guessing, but it never loses sight of the characters’ emotional depth. First delivers a compelling performance, portraying a character with intense vulnerability and determination, while Khaotung matches his energy with equal brilliance, embodying a role that is both
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BL Action-Romance starring First & Khaotung and Joong & Dunk
PLOT: Kant, a tattoo artist and informant, has a one-night stand with Bison, a romantic hitman/fast-food owner (along with his brother, Fadel). Kant is tasked by the police to gathering information on the hitman duo and tries to seduce Bison. But Fadel is suspicious. Kant asks his slightly unhinged friend, Style, to seduce Fadel to give him the upper hand. Style eventually wins Fadel over, but things go wrong during a botched mission. The two couples will have to face: 1/ the police 2/ their "mother" and her organization... and perhaps other dangers.+++ Two couples with incredible chemistry. First and Khaotung are cute, but Joong and Dunk steal the show.
+++ Excellent OSTs
+++ Effective direction (even if the action scenes are a bit weak).
### The story is completely focused on romance. Don't take anything seriously, especially the "hitmen" aspect—so careless, so unprofessional, so naive... it's laughable.
### The sound quality is awful in some episodes (☆_@)
### The arc with Khun Mae in the finale is laughable and completely unnecessary.
=> Enjoy it without overthinking it, just for the pleasure of watching the two sweet couples.
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BL Rom-Action avec First & Khaotung et Joong & Dunk
PLOT: Kant, tatoueur et indic, a 1 one-night-stand avec Bison, romantique tueur à gages / tenancier (avec son frère, Fadel) d'1 fast-food. Kant est chargé par la police de collecter des infos sur le duo de tueurs et drague Bison. Mais Fadel est méfiant. Kant demande à son pote un peu cinglé, Style, de draguer Fadel pr lui donner le champ libre. Style finit par conquérir Fadel, mais les choses se gâtent lors d'1 mission ratée. Les 2 couples devront faire face à : 1/ la police 2/ leur "mère" et son organis° ... et peut-être d'autres dangers.
+++ 2 couples avec une alchimie d'enfer. First et Khao sont cutes, mais Joong et Dunk déchirent l'écran.
+++ Excellentes OSTs
+++ Réalis° efficace (mm si les scènes d'act° sont un peu légères).
### Story complètement focus sur la romance. Il ne faut pas prendre quoi que ce soit au sérieux, en particulier, le côté "tueurs à gages" si négligents, si peu professionnels, si naïfs, ... est risible.
### Qualité du son dégueulasse dans certains épisodes (☆_@)
### La scène avec Khun Mae ds le final est risible et parfaitement inutile.
=> A savourer sans se prendre la tête pr le plaisir de regarder les 2 sweet couples.
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Literally perfect
I love that series so much. I will never forget the journey we went through, seeing FK and JD succeed so much.Bison and Kant are ny favorite couple for a reason. Kant was ready to give anything to be with Bison, Bi too.
FadelStyle were so damn flashy and adorable. They are literally that grumpy x sunshine.
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starring in heart killers I was really pleased. He's one of the most handsome Thai actors to ever grace our TV screens with Pond Navarit. He was even more Handsome as Fadel.. He plays serious really well.I can imagine him playing a mafia boss in a really good crime serious without the comedy. The series was great and both couples played their parts well. Thank you to everyone who played their part in giving us this little gem of a series.
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I love it
The drama and every thing about it ngl, just is something to look toward to, if u haven't watched it just i think you should it will be worthy 😌 promise and trust.hshsh syshshs svyshss syysys sysyhs sysyhss sysvdhsyyd ddyahhah ssysb shs bs s sgs s xvd dvd xgx xv xvx zv zvz zgsvgsvz gz zzv svz zfz zczv zWas this review helpful to you?
SAIAM DAQUI FUBANGAS, NAO QUEREM PUTARIA VAI LER A BÍBLIA CARALHO
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it's a ride (watch suggestions)
Overall: I was mostly entertained but the huge total shifts were not for me. I gave this a rating bump because they did attempt something different with the plot even though it was filled with nonsense. 12 episodes about 1 hour each (uncut). Aired uncut on iQIYI https://www.iq.com/play/2elmpcfm17c?lang=en_us&sh_pltf=4 ; aired uncut on GagaOOLala in Germany, UK & Australia - US starting Dec 21st https://www.gagaoolala.com/en/videos/4985/the-heart-killers-2024 ; airing uncut? on GMMTV's YouTube channel not in the US, Canada or Japan https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLszepnkojZI6Bo6a1yZ8iqQTM_A7AiYxQ&si=R4ODeKuWn7AV-SQh (I will use a VPN to check if YT is the cut or uncut version, episode 1 on iQIYI was 1hr4m27s) Later re-aired on Viki https://www.viki.com/tv/40924c-the-heart-killers This review is for the uncut version which was the only MDL entry at the time.Content Warnings: murders, blood, manipulation, non con picture taking, blackmail/coercion, non con kissing, harassment, homophobia, bullying, teacher/student relationship/grooming/pedophilia, stalking, beaten up, blood, intimate partner abuse, kidnapping, attempted murder, past murders, vomiting
Watch Suggestions (focuses more on sweet moments with the main couples)
- watch episodes 1-5 (likely won't go back for timings though I overall enjoyed the first several episodes)
- episode 6 stop at 1hr1min30s
- skip episode 7
- episode 8 watch 54-end
- episode 9 watch beginning to 16 and 30 to the end
- episode 10 watch 19-40 and 51-end
- episode 11 watch all or can skip 11:30-18:15
- watch ep 12
What I Liked
- an engaging start
- unique premise (non school setting and actors get to play characters closer to their real age)
- flirting/physical intimacy
- sweet moments
- how characters weren't blushing maidens
- styling
- glad they turned the teacher in and there were consequences for that
- that they subverted a very common trope in ep 12
- director cameo in ep 12
- overall wrapped up well
Room For Improvement
- the huge tonal shifts between sweet cinnamon rolls to cold blooded killers (the graphic dream murdering was too much), did not enjoy the amount of times characters pointed a loaded gun at their love interest and it made it difficult for me to root for the couples
- I've never seen a mechanic with that much grease on their face/body before, felt like a fictional way to say "this person is an auto mechanic"
- some of the sound effects/background music
- a couple of odd mouth/face close up shots
- crashed a grief support group and made a mockery of it on multiple occasions
- too much accordion music
- not a fan of the level of harassment, luckily it ended in episode 4
- random couple in episode 8 when they could have spent more time developing a third couple
- ep 12 poor communication lead to more hurt than if he had just said what his plan was
- a ton of nonsense plot stuff that pulled me out of the story also cliched things such as saying "let me explain" over and over again but not explaining, a character saying "trust me" and another character trusting them because of it
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The heart killer is amazing series.. firstkhaotung and joongdunk is good combination to this series ..they all put the effort for the series .. all amazing and good acting First as kant is super good the the character .. Khaotung is good ..baby face but cool killer , Joong as good too his expression face and dunk dancing and also comedy to the scene ..p'jo is good to release like this ... Was this review helpful to you?
Not as great as people are making out of it
FirstKao has great acting and chemistry but they could not save this series. The story had potential but it couldn't deliver. It's not smooth and Dunk needs to work on his expressions and acting more. If you watch bl because of visuals only, you will love it like many, or if you're the fan of the cps. Otherwise, I wouldn't recommend this at all.Was this review helpful to you?
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Joong-Dunk & First-Khaotung in a drama… Of course here I come… First of all… What the heck with that first episode… It really gave me a shock, I must check multiple times if this is really a GmmTV production, not anything else… Why…? Because I think this the first GmmTV drama that had such mature scene like that, if I remember correctly, even only friends still didn’t have that kind of scene… I was really shocked with the scene in my eyes… Haha…Anyhow… Story first…
Kant met Bison at a bowling alley, and they ended up having a one night stand. The next day, Christ (Captain of the police force), asks Kant to spy on Bison & Fadel, who turn out to be a hitman.
Bison is an easy going man, although suspicious about Kant, but feeling a bit charmed by Kant, Bison let his suspicion go away. It's Fadel who can't let it go & keeps curious with Kant.
So, to ‘chase’ Fadel away, Kant asked his friend, Style, to flirt with Fadel.
Style met Fadel by accidently crashing into his car. Fadel's rude attitude toward Style at first made him not want to take Kant's request. But Kant offers Style something he can't refuse, his old car. So, Style begins his chasing. Soon Fadel's harsh & rejecting behavior toward Style really ignites Style feeling to take Fadel down regarding whether Kant offers still exist or not.
So, how will their relationship be when Fadel & Bison finally know the truth about Kant as the police informant…?
That's pretty much the story without giving any more spoilers. Now what I like and don't.
What I like:
4 names: Joong-Dunk & First-Khaotung. Haha… They're amazing here. Especially Dunk & Khaotung.
What I don’t like:
- A little bit too much for my taste. Some scenes are just too exaggerated…
- All the stupid little things that happen in drama. GmmTV really needs to learn more realistic crime dramas, than only rely on the chemistry of the couples. I mean like when Bison & Fadel do their crime, they never wear gloves. Haha… I know this seems insignificant, but still…
Overall, finally GmmTV really dared to take up a notch of their usual casual drama into a more serious one. Really hope they can bring us a more realistic story…
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